Q&A Forum - February 2007

Screen 22 of 27

Bleach is always a recommended cleaner for BDSM toys (one part bleach, nine parts water). And always use a condom on your dildos假阳具 — a toy shaped like a penis and clean with antibacterial soap. If you are playing with multiple men, have a separate dildo假阳具 — a toy shaped like a penis for each male and always use a condom with insertion toys (remove the condom when done and most of the mess goes with it). Later, wash the toy in hot, soapy water (use antibacterial soap), wipe it with an alcohol wipe, or soak it in water mixed with bleach for at least 20 minutes. Remember to wear exam gloves while washing. Rinse well under running water and let air dry.

Here are some other cleaning tips:

Wash glass toys with soap and water. Pyrex toys are dishwasher safe. Do not expose glass to extreme temperatures.

For Stainless Steel, you have 3 options: Boil or soak in a bleach-water solution (50:50 ratio) for 10 minutes, or place it in the dishwasher. If attached to an electrical device, use warm soapy water, being careful not to submerge any electrical components.

For Hard Plastic, clean with anti-bacterial soap and water. Do not boil.

For Silicone toys you have 3 options, boil for 5-10 minutes, put it in your dishwasher (on top rack), or wash with anti-bacterial soap and warm water. Do not boil silicone vibrators震动器 — a toy that buzzes because you will destroy the vibrator震动器 — a toy that buzzes mechanism.

As far as cleaning porous materials like rubber, vinyl, cyberskin, nylon, and leather goes;